CWE-287
DiscouragedImproper Authentication
Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft
When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
5964 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-HV6R-J3R2-CV8R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-05 09:30 – Updated: 2024-11-05 09:30The Loginizer Security and Loginizer plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.2. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being returned by the social login token. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email and the user does not have an already-existing account for the service returning the token.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-10097"
],
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],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-05T07:15:13Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Loginizer Security and Loginizer plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.2. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being returned by the social login token. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email and the user does not have an already-existing account for the service returning the token.",
"id": "GHSA-hv6r-j3r2-cv8r",
"modified": "2024-11-05T09:30:37Z",
"published": "2024-11-05T09:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10097"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://loginizer.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/loginizer/trunk/main/social-login.php?rev=3108779#L127"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3173657"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5db00b22-d766-4fde-86fe-98d90936028c?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HV9G-XMV8-5FRH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-24 15:30 – Updated: 2025-02-24 15:30A flaw in Gliffy results in broken authentication through the reset functionality of the application.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-5174"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-24T14:15:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A flaw in Gliffy results in broken authentication through the reset functionality of the application.",
"id": "GHSA-hv9g-xmv8-5frh",
"modified": "2025-02-24T15:30:48Z",
"published": "2025-02-24T15:30:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5174"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.perforce.com/s/detail/a91PA000001ScD3YAK"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-HVFF-4FQ3-P325
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:09 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:09In Apache httpd 2.2.0 to 2.4.29, when generating an HTTP Digest authentication challenge, the nonce sent to prevent reply attacks was not correctly generated using a pseudo-random seed. In a cluster of servers using a common Digest authentication configuration, HTTP requests could be replayed across servers by an attacker without detection.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-1312"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-26T15:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "In Apache httpd 2.2.0 to 2.4.29, when generating an HTTP Digest authentication challenge, the nonce sent to prevent reply attacks was not correctly generated using a pseudo-random seed. In a cluster of servers using a common Digest authentication configuration, HTTP requests could be replayed across servers by an attacker without detection.",
"id": "GHSA-hvff-4fq3-p325",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:09:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:09:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1312"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-09"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4164"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://usn.ubuntu.com/3937-2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://usn.ubuntu.com/3627-2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://usn.ubuntu.com/3627-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US\u0026docId=emr_na-hpesbux03909en_us"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180601-0004"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00020.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfcf929bd33a6833e3f0c35eebdad70d5060665f9c4e17ea467c66770@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1898"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0367"
},
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0366"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3558"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/03/24/7"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103524"
},
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"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040571"
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"severity": [
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HVG4-WVG3-VQ3R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-04 12:31 – Updated: 2024-06-04 12:31Improper Authentication vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Defender Security: from n/a through 4.2.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-47189"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-04T10:15:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Authentication vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Defender Security: from n/a through 4.2.0.",
"id": "GHSA-hvg4-wvg3-vq3r",
"modified": "2024-06-04T12:31:03Z",
"published": "2024-06-04T12:31:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-47189"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/defender-security/wordpress-defender-securit-plugin-4-2-0-masked-login-area-view-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HVHV-MF3J-R564
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:35 – Updated: 2024-02-13 18:38EMV DiskXtender 6.20.060 has a hard-coded login and password, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the RPC interface.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-0961"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-04-14T16:05:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "EMV DiskXtender 6.20.060 has a hard-coded login and password, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the RPC interface.",
"id": "GHSA-hvhv-mf3j-r564",
"modified": "2024-02-13T18:38:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:35:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-0961"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41772"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=683"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/29778"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/44419"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28727"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019827"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1198/references"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HVM5-HR24-54M2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:44 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:44The API in Zabbix before 1.8.20rc1, 2.0.x before 2.0.11rc1, and 2.2.x before 2.2.2rc1 allows remote authenticated users to spoof arbitrary users via the user name in a user.login request.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-1682"
],
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],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-05-08T14:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The API in Zabbix before 1.8.20rc1, 2.0.x before 2.0.11rc1, and 2.2.x before 2.2.2rc1 allows remote authenticated users to spoof arbitrary users via the user name in a user.login request.",
"id": "GHSA-hvm5-hr24-54m2",
"modified": "2022-05-17T04:44:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:44:31Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1682"
},
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"url": "https://support.zabbix.com/browse/ZBX-7703"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-May/132376.html"
},
{
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"url": "http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-May/132377.html"
},
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"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65402"
}
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"severity": []
}
GHSA-HVPH-5985-R63V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-04 03:31 – Updated: 2026-05-22 13:06A flaw has been found in PrefectHQ prefect up to 3.6.13. Affected is an unknown function of the file /api/events/in of the component WebSocket Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to missing authentication. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.6.14 is able to address this issue. This patch is called 0d3ab3c2d3f9f98abfafdf7b9f6d4f8ed3925e40. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
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"name": "prefect"
},
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"events": [
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},
{
"fixed": "3.6.14"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-7723"
],
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],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-05-22T13:06:48Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-04T03:16:13Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A flaw has been found in PrefectHQ prefect up to 3.6.13. Affected is an unknown function of the file /api/events/in of the component WebSocket Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to missing authentication. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 3.6.14 is able to address this issue. This patch is called 0d3ab3c2d3f9f98abfafdf7b9f6d4f8ed3925e40. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.",
"id": "GHSA-hvph-5985-r63v",
"modified": "2026-05-22T13:06:48Z",
"published": "2026-05-04T03:31:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7723"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect/pull/20372"
},
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"url": "https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect/commit/0d3ab3c2d3f9f98abfafdf7b9f6d4f8ed3925e40"
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"url": "https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect/commit/f8afecadf88ea5f73694dafa3a365b9d8fae1ad6"
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"url": "https://gist.github.com/nedlir/f1ab8aa038aafbcc6beeef21fab1d74f"
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"url": "https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect"
},
{
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"url": "https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect/releases/tag/3.6.14"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/807256"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/360899"
},
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/360899/cti"
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],
"summary": "Prefect Unauthenticated Event Injection via /api/events/in WebSocket"
}
GHSA-HVQF-WHPM-54WR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-06 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-12 00:01VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting local domain users. A malicious actor with network access to the UI may be able to obtain administrative access without the need to authenticate.
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"affected": [],
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"CVE-2022-31656"
],
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-08-05T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting local domain users. A malicious actor with network access to the UI may be able to obtain administrative access without the need to authenticate.",
"id": "GHSA-hvqf-whpm-54wr",
"modified": "2022-08-12T00:01:20Z",
"published": "2022-08-06T00:00:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-31656"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0021.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HVVH-Q852-HH36
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-09 21:32 – Updated: 2026-06-10 21:31An insecure authentication vulnerability in the /api/social-sign-in endpoint of bookcars v8.3 allows attackers to bypass authentication via a forged JWT token.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-36727"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-09T19:17:43Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An insecure authentication vulnerability in the /api/social-sign-in endpoint of bookcars v8.3 allows attackers to bypass authentication via a forged JWT token.",
"id": "GHSA-hvvh-q852-hh36",
"modified": "2026-06-10T21:31:30Z",
"published": "2026-06-09T21:32:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-36727"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/CC-T-454455/Vulnerabilities/tree/master/bookcars/vulnerability-1"
}
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HW3R-8G7V-P8RQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:28 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:28Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to 9.2.1 allows authenticated user interface user with low permissions to change the system's root password via improper access controls in the user interface.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-7293"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-09-15T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to 9.2.1 allows authenticated user interface user with low permissions to change the system\u0027s root password via improper access controls in the user interface.",
"id": "GHSA-hw3r-8g7v-p8rq",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:28:30Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:28:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7293"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10323"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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Mitigation
Strategy: Libraries or Frameworks
Use an authentication framework or library such as the OWASP ESAPI Authentication feature.
CAPEC-114: Authentication Abuse
An attacker obtains unauthorized access to an application, service or device either through knowledge of the inherent weaknesses of an authentication mechanism, or by exploiting a flaw in the authentication scheme's implementation. In such an attack an authentication mechanism is functioning but a carefully controlled sequence of events causes the mechanism to grant access to the attacker.
CAPEC-115: Authentication Bypass
An attacker gains access to application, service, or device with the privileges of an authorized or privileged user by evading or circumventing an authentication mechanism. The attacker is therefore able to access protected data without authentication ever having taken place.
CAPEC-151: Identity Spoofing
Identity Spoofing refers to the action of assuming (i.e., taking on) the identity of some other entity (human or non-human) and then using that identity to accomplish a goal. An adversary may craft messages that appear to come from a different principle or use stolen / spoofed authentication credentials.
CAPEC-194: Fake the Source of Data
An adversary takes advantage of improper authentication to provide data or services under a falsified identity. The purpose of using the falsified identity may be to prevent traceability of the provided data or to assume the rights granted to another individual. One of the simplest forms of this attack would be the creation of an email message with a modified "From" field in order to appear that the message was sent from someone other than the actual sender. The root of the attack (in this case the email system) fails to properly authenticate the source and this results in the reader incorrectly performing the instructed action. Results of the attack vary depending on the details of the attack, but common results include privilege escalation, obfuscation of other attacks, and data corruption/manipulation.
CAPEC-22: Exploiting Trust in Client
An attack of this type exploits vulnerabilities in client/server communication channel authentication and data integrity. It leverages the implicit trust a server places in the client, or more importantly, that which the server believes is the client. An attacker executes this type of attack by communicating directly with the server where the server believes it is communicating only with a valid client. There are numerous variations of this type of attack.
CAPEC-57: Utilizing REST's Trust in the System Resource to Obtain Sensitive Data
This attack utilizes a REST(REpresentational State Transfer)-style applications' trust in the system resources and environment to obtain sensitive data once SSL is terminated.
CAPEC-593: Session Hijacking
This type of attack involves an adversary that exploits weaknesses in an application's use of sessions in performing authentication. The adversary is able to steal or manipulate an active session and use it to gain unathorized access to the application.
CAPEC-633: Token Impersonation
An adversary exploits a weakness in authentication to create an access token (or equivalent) that impersonates a different entity, and then associates a process/thread to that that impersonated token. This action causes a downstream user to make a decision or take action that is based on the assumed identity, and not the response that blocks the adversary.
CAPEC-650: Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server
By exploiting insufficient permissions, it is possible to upload a web shell to a web server in such a way that it can be executed remotely. This shell can have various capabilities, thereby acting as a "gateway" to the underlying web server. The shell might execute at the higher permission level of the web server, providing the ability the execute malicious code at elevated levels.
CAPEC-94: Adversary in the Middle (AiTM)
An adversary targets the communication between two components (typically client and server), in order to alter or obtain data from transactions. A general approach entails the adversary placing themself within the communication channel between the two components.